Monthly Archives: September 2008

How Would You Like to Pay for That?

  By Dr Saxe | September 20, 2008 - 6:09 pm | business, money
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Stopped by the convenience store to pick up the newspaper and a carton of Pepsi’s while I filled up the car with gas. The idea was to get in and out quickly, and to take care of multiple purchases at the same store, thus the name “convenience.”

But when I went to pay for my purchases the clerk said that the credit card processing terminal was “down” and I had to pay cash. Well, thankfully I did have the cash on hand to pay for it, but I have to say that it was very annoying to have to spend my cash in the store when I planned on using my credit card and I don’t always carry that much cash in my pocket for short errands around town.

I think most people expect to be able to pay for their purchases with a credit card or a debit card. Only the poorest segment of the population still pays cash for their purchases. Any store that doesn’t accept credit cards as a convenience for their customers will be losing my business and missing out on a lot of others that prefer to use credit cards while shopping.

New Sub Shop

  By Dr Saxe | September 20, 2008 - 5:48 pm | Food, shopping
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Noticed that there is a new sub shop or hamburger joint opened for business in a small strip shoppig center. I’ve not heard of this store name, so I don’t know if it is independently operated or a chain that is new to the area. It is called “Fat Moe’s.” I thought that was an interesting name and can’t imagine who thought it is good to broadcast to the world that you are fat.

I stopped in to see what they have on the menu and surprised to fnd a variety of different sandwiches. They have a variety of hambrugers and toppings, but they also have gyros, catfish and philly cheesesteak sandwiches. The price seem reasonable so next time I want to try a new burger joint I will stop by Fat Moe’s and give them a try.

Americana

  By Dr Saxe | September 19, 2008 - 4:26 pm | entertainment, marketing
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Thought I might share this new discovery with you. I’m betting the emerging music category will be “Americana Music.” This genre takes the listener one step beyond classic rock and incorporates some country, some blues, and some other songs that you know you like but they just don’t fit into the other radio defined classifications.

The artists are mostly names that you recognize and the rest are names that you probably should have known if you had been lucky enough to listen to a radio station that announced the names of the artists and the song titles. Hard to find that anymore, with computers doing most of the work instead of disc jockeys.

Filling the Gap

  By Dr Saxe | September 19, 2008 - 4:08 pm | business, marketing, technology, Travel/Auto
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My friends in the U.K. have known the name Boyden Interim Management for years and company executives knew if they needed an interim manager that they need only call a consultant at Boyden Interim Management.

Well, times changes and companies change, and sometimes it really is for the best. One of the big changes that happened this year is that Boyden Interim Management is now Alium Partners. Despite the name change, the company is still the best place to go if you need an Interim Manager.

One of the best reasons to contact Alium Partners is if your company needs to undergo a business transformation. Bringing in someone from the outside can often effect change more readily. And once their work is complete, you are not tied to their position nor their paycheck. This is especially helpful when a company is downsizing or changing ownership. Make an interim manager your “change agent” for the best success.

Do Kids Have ANY Fun?

  By Dr Saxe | September 19, 2008 - 3:39 pm | education, Health, life
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The schools and community people who make up all these rules and policies about children have lost their minds. I don’t think kids are allowed to have any fun anymore.

My secretary’s little boy turns six years old today. He’s in first grade and he’s a pistol. I think he might have a touch of ADHD, but he’s bright and cheerful and all boy. He loves trucks and trains and football and playing in the dirt.

She wanted to bring cupcakes to his classroom today so all the kids could sing happy birthday to him and have a nice treat. But the school teacher said no, it’s not allowed.

What? Someone please tell me why first grade kids can’t have cupcakes brought in for a birthday treat. If it is because “Little Johnny” might be allergic to wheat or to chocolate, I’m sure my secretary would have found something for Little Johnny so he wouldn’t be left out. But no excuse was given – she was just told no food is allowed to be brought into the classrooms for kids other than your own.

This is crazy.